Assuming your laptop is among the models stated above, this CD-ROM Drive should plug into your Dell laptop directly. Please be advised that the buyer is responsible for knowing one's laptop needs as to specs, cords, attachments, etc. All the info I have is in the listing. Please review it extensively, and be sure that this piece is compatible for your laptop.
I don't remember if a driver is needed, since I don't have a driver disk with it. I am including in this listing Dell's driver download site. You can search before you buy.
https://www.dell.com/support/search/en-us#q=6T980-A01&sort=relevancy&f:langFacet=[en]
A Google search may also be helpful.